With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to talk
about proper steps to remain healthy and avoid getting sick. The CDC has a list
of recommendations on their website stating proper precautions. However,
practicing basic hygiene does not have to be boring! Here are some fun things
you and your child can do to combine education and health/hygiene/ cleanliness.
Hand washing Experiments
In order to stress the significance of hand washing and
provide a hands on learning experience, try the water, soap and pepper
experiment. You will only need the following supplies:
·
Anti-Bacterial Soap
·
Bowl of Water
·
Pepper
Fill a bowl with water and sprinkle pepper into the bowl.
Tell your child that the pepper signifies their germs. Have them place their
finger in the bowl and discuss what happens with no soap versus with soap on
their finger.
Another hand washing experiment
that may be a little messier is “Glitter Hands” For this experiment, you simply
place glitter on your child’s hand and have him/her wash their hands (with
soap) until the glitter is completely off. If you want, have them count how many seconds
it takes them and explain to them that they need to scrub the germs off their
hands like they did the glitter.
Some other personal hygiene activities you can do is a hygiene matching game. For this you
make set of cards by either drawing or printing off hygiene products such as
soap, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc. Then have another set that shows hands, teeth
and a mouth. Turn the cards over and have your child try to match the product
with the proper part of the body.
As stated before, it is a critical time to practice healthy
habits. I hope these activities provide a hands on learning experience and help
your child be able to understand and see firsthand the importance of health, hygiene
and cleanliness!
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